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2016Final results

2016 election for Pennsylvania Treasurer

Treasurer · Pennsylvania

Joseph M. Torsella (D) won with 50.6% of the vote, defeating Otto W. Voit III (R) by 6.4 points.

Joseph M. TorsellaDemocrat · winner
50.6%2,991,405
44.2%2,610,810
2.9%170,276
James BabbLibertarian
2.3%135,132
5,907,623 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+6.42016R+0.82020R+6.32024

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The candidates

Joseph M. Torsella (D)Otto W. Voit III (R)

Also on the ballot: Kristin Combs (Green), 2.9%; James Babb (Libertarian), 2.3%